Man Buys KFC for Family with First Salary, Touches Mzansi

• A young South African man gained widespread admiration after using his first salary to surprise his family with a meal
• The heartwarming clip highlighted his mother's joyful reaction, underscoring the deep appreciation for the gesture
• The video resonated deeply with many South Africans, symbolising the pride in using one's first earnings to treat loved ones

South Africans were touched by a viral TikTok video of a young man using his first salary to buy KFC for his family, a gesture that beautifully illustrated the joy of giving and the strong bonds within South African households.

A young South African man has won hearts across the country after using his first salary to surprise his family with a KFC meal. The wholesome moment was captured in a TikTok video shared by user @stayela603, which shows the man arriving home proudly carrying several KFC bags.

As he walks towards his mother, her reaction is pure joy. Her excitement reflects appreciation that goes beyond the food; it’s about the gesture, the intention behind it, and the love that comes with giving back. The moment was simple, but it spoke volumes about gratitude and the bond between family members.

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The video has since gained widespread attention, with many South Africans finding it touching and relatable. First salaries are often used to spoil loved ones or give back meaningfully. In this case, the man chose a popular South African favourite, making the moment all the more heartwarming.

Heartwarming TikTok video celebrates the joy of giving and family pride

The video resonated with viewers who understand the pride that comes with being able to give, especially after a first job. It reminded many of their own experiences of treating their parents with something small but meaningful once they started earning.

It also stood out in today’s tough economic times, where small treats carry deep emotional weight. The man’s decision to use his earnings to spoil his family showed humility and a sense of responsibility that many admired.

The story has spread across TikTok and other platforms, with viewers sending words of encouragement and congratulating the man for his gesture. It’s a refreshing reminder of the joy found in giving and the quiet strength of family ties.

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Mzansi reacted to the sweet video

MbekooH joked:

“‘Sibangaki?’ Ngathi olady lifuna ukushaya iHeist yenyama."

Shazz added excitedly:

“Ngathi ungahola every day!"

SteelLady🦿 was touched and commented:

“This is beautiful. 🥺😭”

User3738123416688 said:

“I’m still stuck at ‘nibawu 12’."

𝕯𝖔𝖓 𝕾𝖔𝖒𝖎𝖆 shared heartfelt wishes:

“God bless you and your family, bhuti. ❤️”

Leleh added:

“Kwande lawuthatha khona."

Bhutiza admired the unity, saying:

“i-family ethandanayo. ❤️🔥 Kwande bafo.”

Ndoniie made a funny reference, saying:

“Voice ka Zanele ke le. 😭😭😹”

Check out the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News stories about salaries

• A young South African man was excited to bag his first job and experience the fruits of his labour.
• A woman posted a TikTok video of the outing that she took her man on using her first salary from a job she got.
• A TikTok creator shared a school principal's payslip, revealing a gross salary of a huge amount of money.

Source: Briefly News